Northwestern Lehigh High School students and parents are urged to attend the Lehigh Regional College Fair, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Lehigh Carbon Community College. The event will feature information tables set up in Berrier Hall and representatives from 150 colleges and universities will be in attendance, according to the high school's website. Students can gain information on academic programs, financial aid, scholarships and extracurricular activities available at the institutions they're interested in, the website said. There is no fee to attend. LCCC is at 4525 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville. For more information, visit Lehigh Carbon Community College's...

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